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Hamilton, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Hamilton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What does 80 Acres Farmsā sudden shutdown mean for Hamiltonās economy?
- Can Hamilton West Side finally punch its ticket to Williamsport?
- How worried should Hamilton County residents be about this āsuperbugā fungus?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 80 Acres Farms to shut down operations (bluebookservices.com) ā Hamilton-based 80 Acres Farms, a major vertical farming company, is shutting down after failing to secure new financing, ending operations that once supplied produce to thousands of stores nationwide. The closure follows a collapsed sale deal and adds to a wave of high-profile vertical farm failures, raising questions about jobs and future investment tied to Hamiltonās ag-tech sector. 
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ā¢ Local team eyes spot in Little League World Series after winning 23rd state title (local12.com) ā Hamiltonās West Side Little League team just captured its 23rd state title and now heads to the Great Lakes Regional in Indiana, one step from the Little League World Series. With several returning players and a tight-knit roster, theyāll open regional play Saturday at 10 a.m. against Michigan, a game local fans can stream on ESPN+. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 'Superbug' fungus is surging in Ohio, US. Spread, symptoms (dispatch.com) ā Health officials report a concerning rise in Candida auris infections across Ohio, with Hamilton County among those logging the highest case counts this year. While the risk to healthy residents is low, people in hospitals or long-term care with serious conditions or medical devices face greater danger, making infection control and awareness especially important for local families. Ā Ā Ā
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LOCATION: greater Cincinnati area! These sweet babies were born to a feral mom. They were rescued within hours of being born!! Now they are 10ā¦ (Nextdoor Black Rd Subdivisions) - Anyone in Hamilton knocking on your door has to show you their License and badge issued by the city.
If they fail to do this call the police right away. This is a problem for many (Nextdoor Governors Hill-Taft Place-Two Mile)
- Cox Communications, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator I (Manheim) in Hamilton. Apply here.
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate - Bridgewater Falls Sc in Hamilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamilton here.
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- DeWine hints at his next move (limaohio.com)
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